Underplayed Gems

Colored Effects (2023)

Colored Effects cover
Developer
TACSOU
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A gentle puzzle-platformer where you switch colors to solve peaceful, handcrafted levels and face unique bosses at a relaxed pace.

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What players say

Players praise the creative puzzle-platforming and unique boss fights, but many report steep difficulty spikes and levels that rely on trial and error or precise timing. The game has menu navigation issues without a controller, a single music track, and a broken save point in late-game level 30 that can corrupt run states.

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